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1915 - BARTON MAN IN SYRACUSE JAIL. Zura Hanson Arrested with "Friend of Wife" Under White Slave Act.

DateMay 20, 1915 PlaceSt Albans, Vermont PublicationSt Albans Messenger
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Syracuse, N. Y., May 15. - Zura Hanson, well known horseman of Barton, Vt., is being held by the polce here charged with violating the Mann white slave act. He was arrested in company with 19-year-old Lillian Woodbury as they were leaving a train at the Central station.

The police received a telegram signed "R. H. Johnson," telling them that they would find a white slave case on a certain train. The arrest followed.

At the police station the girl broke down and confessed, according to the police. She said that Hanson was married ant that she was a personal friend of his wife.

Hanson had $486 when arrested. The couple fled from Barton Monday, it is said, Hanson waiting outside the village in his auto for the girl. They drove to Newport, Vt., where they took the train. They had tickets for Buffalo.

Barton, May 15. - Relatives of Zura Hanson, arrested at Syracuse, N. Y., on a charge of violating the Mann white slave act, expressed surprise when informed of the arrest. Mr. Hanon was expected to return to Barton in a day or two. The disappearance of the girl has been commented on. She was formerly employed in the family of Mr. Hanson.
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St Albans Messenger
Place
St Albans, Vermont
Date
May 20, 1915
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